Sauri - Harraiya, Basti

Sauri is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Sauri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sauri is 179915. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.78 hectares and falls under the 272301 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sauri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harraiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sauri

As per Census 2011, Sauri village has a total population of 763 people, consisting of 355 males and 408 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,149 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 494 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sauri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sauri

Sauri is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sauri

Sauri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bilhar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Sauri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Sauri is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sauri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sauri village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sauri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sauri village are given below:

FAQs about Sauri